Introduction

In modern society, a variety of electrical generators all contribute electrical energy to a power grid that takes the energy through power lines to homes and businesses. Choices must be made about what kind of power plant will be built.

Activity

The online activity Power Up! gives you a chance to make choices about the kind of energy sources that will power the grid of a city. As you play the game, think about the choices you made and whether they contributed to a successful power grid.

• First, read through the slides of this presentation.

• Second, follow the link to the Power Up! Simulation, and try it yourself.

• Finally, try this Quia activity to see if you learned lessons from this exercise.

Assessment

1 Quality Point

Exercise is attempted with some success.

2 Quality Points

Exercise is attempted, and mostly successful.

3 Quality Points

Exercise is fully successful, regardless of number of attempts.

4 Quality Points

Exercise is supplemented with a coherent summary of the skills developed.

5 Quality Points

Exercise is supplemented with a high-quality educational contribution for the class wikispace.
When you are ready to apply for the 4th or 5th Quality Points, click the image to the right!